Opposition calls for independent and transparent probe into incident in which 4-year-old child was killed in St. James

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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15-year-old boy among 3 males shot and killed during alleged confrontation with police in Westmoreland

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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JDF coast guard and police resume search for a policeman and teen at beach in Hellshrie St Catherine, while woman rescued has died

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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Central Westmoreland MP Dwayne Vaz calls on Gov’t to fast track plans to assist residents who are sheltering at Petersfield High School

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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JDF says it’s cooperating fully with police to ensure case relating to recent arrest and charge of soldier is thoroughly and transparently addressed

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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Police urges persons to desist from illegal practice of ‘gun salutes’ during new year celebrations

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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NSWMA receives 10 tipper trucks to boost National Hurricane Melissa Clean-up Programme

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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Gov’t allocates $75M to assist churches with post-hurricane cleanup and recovery activities

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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NWC undertaking water trucking operations in parts of Western Jamaica this week

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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NFA is urging fishers in western and central parishes to take advantage of fishing licences and registration fee waiver

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday.

Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

Reports are that individuals gathered in the community and were in possession of prohibited firearms, allegedly with the intention of conducting illegal gun salutes.

Further reports are that upon their arrival, the security forces came under gun fire from armed individuals in the area.

Lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned fire, in keeping with their training and the prevailing threat.

Its reported that when the situation was brought under control, two males were found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

They were later pronounced dead at hospital.

Lawmen also reported that a 4-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed, while receiving medical treatment.

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the loss of lives, particularly that of a child, is deeply troubling.

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